Crash Course Video. Did you know that Polymers save the lives of Elephants? Well, now you do! The world of Polymers is so amazingly integrated into our daily lives that we sometimes forget how amazing they are. Here, Hank talks about how they were developed an the different types of Polymers that are common in the world today, including some that may surprise you.

Synthesis of nylon. This is one of my favorite organic labs, and the students get to take their product home with them. They really enjoy seeing the nylon polymer form at the interface of the aqueous and organic solutions.